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Complaint Investigation

Reliable Health & Rehab At Lakewood

April 30, 2026 · Atlanta, GA · 1980 Arrow Street, Sw
Citations 8
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 100
Provider ID 115717
Healthcare Facility
Reliable Health & Rehab At Lakewood
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Inspection Summary

RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD in ATLANTA, GA — inspection on April 30, 2026.

Found 8 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0554
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD in ATLANTA, GA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0554 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-30.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-13.

Federal health inspectors cited RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD in ATLANTA, GA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-30.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-13.

Federal health inspectors cited RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD in ATLANTA, GA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0600 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-30.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-13.

Federal health inspectors cited RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD in ATLANTA, GA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-30.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-13.

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Federal health inspectors cited RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD in ATLANTA, GA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-30.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-13.

Federal health inspectors cited RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD in ATLANTA, GA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-30.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-13.

Federal health inspectors cited RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD in ATLANTA, GA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-30.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-13.

Federal health inspectors cited RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD in ATLANTA, GA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-30.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-13.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ATLANTA, GA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from RELIABLE HEALTH & REHAB AT LAKEWOOD or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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